BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Wood Chipper Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............3 8. Storage ..............32 1.1 Introduction ............3 8.1 Storage Safety ..........32 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 8.2 Place the Machine in Storage ......32 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 8.3 Remove the Machine from Storage ....32 1.4 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6...
Wallenstein Equipment Inc. 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of a Wallenstein BXC34 wood chipper! This high-quality machine is designed and manufactured to chip wood in a fast and efficient manner for homeowners and landscapers.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Foreword Wood Chipper 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein Wood Chipper To activate the warranty, register your product at WallensteinEquipment.com. This form must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery, and then signed by the dealer and customer.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Foreword Wood Chipper 1.3 Serial Number Location Always provide the model and serial number of your Wallenstein product when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The product information plate location is shown in the following illustration.
They can be either vertical or horizontal. Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number, and other important information. Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM...
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance DANGER – of your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that you Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, and anyone else who is going to use, maintain, or work around will result in death or serious injury.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of equipment with or without a vehicle Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe attached can often be noisy enough to equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Wood Chipper 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines 2.7 Safety Training Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to equipment. However, every year many accidents occur that themselves or others.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Wood Chipper 2.8 Sign-Off Form The design and manufacture of this product conforms to the applicable provisions in the following standards: Everyone who uses this machine must read and thoroughly • EN 13683+A1:2009, Garden Equipment - Integrally...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Wood Chipper 2.9 Create a Safe Work Area To keep people safe from hazards, follow these important guidelines: Review and follow the instructions for safe operation of the • Establish a work zone perimeter and mark it with safety machine.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Signs Wood Chipper 3. Safety Signs WARNING! Risk of personal injury. Replace safety signs that are removed, damaged, or illegible. If a part with a safety sign on it is replaced, a new safety sign must be applied.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Signs Wood Chipper 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 4. Warning! Risk of fingers being severed or 1. Caution! serious injury to hands. Read the Operator's Manual Keep hands and feet out of the inlet and discharge openings while the machine Read ALL operating instructions and is operating.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Safety Signs Wood Chipper 3.3 Replace Damaged or Missing 7. Caution! Safety Signs Risk of personal injury! Do not put material larger than 3" • Always replace safety signs that are missing or have (75 mm) in diameter into the chipper.
Familiarization Wood Chipper 4. Familiarization BXC34 wood chippers cut limbs, and branches into wood chips. • Avoid muddy or soft ground where the machine support Power to operate the machine is provided by a gas engine. will sink. If soft ground is unavoidable, place boards or plates under the machine support to increase the surface area.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Controls Wood Chipper 5. Controls 5.1.2 Choke Control WARNING! The choke control lever has the following functions: Do not operate the machine until you are thoroughly familiar with the position and function Closed of the various controls. Read the operator’s Engine start.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Controls Wood Chipper 5.1.3 Rewind Start 5.2 Hood Deflector WARNING! The discharge chute has a deflector on the end to direct wood chips. Use the hand knobs on each side to change the position. Fast retraction of the starter cord (called 1.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Controls Wood Chipper 5.4 Clutch Handle 5.4.2 Rotate Position The clutch handle engages or disengages the clutch to start or Move the clutch handle slowly to engage the stop the rotor rotation. A clutch and brake system controls the clutch.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6. Operating Instructions Read and understand the operating instructions before using the IMPORTANT! Do not put metal objects, bottles, cans, rocks, machine. glass, or other foreign material into the wood chipper. These items will damage the machine.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.2 Pre-Start Checklist 6.3 Machine Break-In Complete the following before you start the machine the first Although there are no operational restrictions on the machine time and every time thereafter: when it is used for the first time. Check the following mechanical...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4 Engine Operation • Do not check for spark with the spark plug or spark plug wire removed. • Do not attempt to start the engine with the spark plug CAUTION! removed. If the engine floods, set the choke control to...
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.2 Check the Engine Fuel Level 6.4.3 Add Fuel to the Engine WARNING! WARNING! Keep fuel away from sparks, open flame, pilot Never smoke or vape while working lights, heat, and any other source of ignition. with fuel. Fuel vapors can explode Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and ...
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.4 Check the Engine Oil Level 6.4.5 Add Oil to the Engine IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.5 Start the Machine 6.6 Stop the Machine WARNING! IMPORTANT! Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine. Fast retraction of the starter cord (called kickback) pulls your hand and arm toward the 1.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.8 Set Up the Machine 6.9 Chip Wood WARNING! WARNING! Always use the machine outdoors and park Read and understand all of the safety information the machine in a position where the prevailing before operating the machine.
A mulch collector bag can be attached to the discharge chute. A jockey wheel can be installed on the front of the machine. If you purchased a BXC34 Bundle, the mulch collector bag is If you purchased a BXC34 Bundle, the jockey wheel is included included with your machine.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.12 Clear a Jam WARNING! CAUTION! Never operate a machine with any guards or shields removed. The machine is shown Avoid reaching into the rotor housing. The here with guards and/or shields removed for rotor and ledger knives are very sharp.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Transport Wood Chipper 7. Transport 7.2 Use the Jockey Wheel WARNING! For a demonstration, see the BXC34 Bundle video Do not tow this machine on a roadway. If WallensteinEquipment.com. transport to another location is required, secure it to the bed of a licensed truck or trailer.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Storage Wood Chipper 8. Storage At the end of the season or when the machine is not going to 8. Block the machine wheels to prevent accidental movement be used for an extended period of time, completely inspect all and increase the wheel bearing life.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9. Service and Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and Set the machine to a safe condition before you start any prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your service or maintenance: responsibility.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.2 Fluids and Lubricants 9.2.3 Engine Fuel For complete fuel information and use at high altitudes, see The machine requires various fluids and lubricants for operation the engine manufacturer's manual. and maintenance.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.3 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine manufacturer's manual. Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour interval, whichever comes first. 600 hours or every 8 hours...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4 Grease Points IMPORTANT! Do not over-grease the bearings. Too much grease can cause the bearing seals to fail. Look for this decal on the machine. It indicates a grease point and the interval in hours.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.5 Clean the Engine Air Filter 9.6 Replace the Drive Belt IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or IMPORTANT! After the drive belt is replaced, set the with a damaged air filter, can allow dirt to enter the engine, correct tension, and align the engine and rotor sheave.
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.1 Set the Drive Belt Tension WARNING! 1/4"–3/8" (6 mm–10 mm) Never operate a machine with any guards or shields removed. The machine is shown here with guards and/or shields removed for illustrative purposes only.
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.2 Align the Drive Belt 9.6.3 Align the Engine Check the drive belt alignment after every 8 hours of After changing the drive belt or loosening the engine mounts, the operation.
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.4 Align the Rotor Sheave If the rotor sheave loosens on the shaft, it can become misaligned with the engine clutch and result in poor belt alignment. 02012 01178 Fig. 29 – Example of rotor sheave misalignment Fig.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.7 Rotor Knife Maintenance WARNING! Never operate a machine with any guards or shields removed. The machine is shown 45° here with guards and/or shields removed for illustrative purposes only. W001...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.7.1 Replace a Rotor Knife 9.8 Ledger Knife Maintenance IMPORTANT! Complete the same process for both rotor WARNING! knives equally to keep the rotor balanced when it turns. Never operate a machine with any guards or shields removed.
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.1 Sharpen the Ledger Knife 9.9 Twig Breaker Maintenance If the ledger knife has been sharpened on all corners and it is The twig breaker is attached to the discharge chute. When the...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10 Tire Maintenance and Safety 9.11 Wash the Machine IMPORTANT! Using harsh chemicals can damage the WARNING! machine finish. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners Failure to follow the correct procedures when for cleaning.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after WARNING! reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please Before troubleshooting, read and understand the have the serial number for your product handy.
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Troubleshooting Wood Chipper Problem Cause Solution Poor wood chip The knives are not sharp. Rotate, sharpen, or replace the knives, as required. For instructions, see page quality. The drive belt is loose or worn. Inspect drive the drive belt. Adjust the tension or replace the drive belt, as required.
(124 cm x 89 cm x 112 cm) Weight 213 lb (97 kg) Included with the BXC34 Bundle Mulch collector bag 2.7 ft³ (28 L) (Z99006) Jockey wheel (C500) Separate accessories Mulch collector bag 2.7 ft³ (28 L) (Z99006)
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Specifications Wood Chipper 11.2 Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications The tables shown give correct torque values for various Torque bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torque Bolt values specified in the table, unless indicated otherwise.
Product Warranty Wood Chipper 12. Product Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Wallenstein products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Five Years for Consumer Use Two Years for Commercial/Rental Use from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the opera�ng...
BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Index Wood Chipper 13. Index Alert symbol ................7 Familiarization ..............17 New operator ..............17 Operator orientation ............17 Training ................17 Bag, mulch collector ............29 Work site ................ 17 Belt drive Foreword Align ................39 Delivery inspection report ..........
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BXC34 / BXC34 Bundle Index Wood Chipper Safety................33 Tire maintenance ............44 Oil, engine Twig breaker ..............43 Add ................26 Wash the machine ............44 Level check ..............26 Set up machine ..............28 Specifications..............34 Shutoff, engine fuel ............. 19 Operation ................
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